Product comparison · 2 monitors

BenQ GW2255 computer monitor vs Philips 221TE4LB/55 computer monitor

38specifications compared
18differ
20identical
42known for one product only

Key differences

The BenQ GW2255 computer monitor has 1 ms more response time than the Philips 221TE4LB/55 computer monitor (6 ms vs 5 ms). The BenQ GW2255 computer monitor has 2,000 :1 more contrast ratio (typical) than the Philips 221TE4LB/55 computer monitor (3000:1 vs 1000:1). The BenQ GW2255 computer monitor has 8° more viewing angle, horizontal than the Philips 221TE4LB/55 computer monitor (178° vs 170°). Only the Philips 221TE4LB/55 computer monitor has built-in speaker(s). Only the BenQ GW2255 computer monitor has HDCP.

Response time
- GW2255 computer monitor:6 ms
- 221TE4LB/55 computer monitor:5 ms
Contrast ratio (typical)
- GW2255 computer monitor:3000:1
- 221TE4LB/55 computer monitor:1000:1
Viewing angle, horizontal
- GW2255 computer monitor:178°
- 221TE4LB/55 computer monitor:170°
Viewing angle, vertical
- GW2255 computer monitor:178°
- 221TE4LB/55 computer monitor:160°
Built-in speaker(s)
- GW2255 computer monitor:No
- 221TE4LB/55 computer monitor:Yes
USB Type-A downstream ports quantity
- GW2255 computer monitor:0
- 221TE4LB/55 computer monitor:1
HDMI ports quantity
- GW2255 computer monitor:0
- 221TE4LB/55 computer monitor:2
HDCP
- GW2255 computer monitor:Yes
- 221TE4LB/55 computer monitor:No

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Comparison of GW2255, 221TE4LB/55
80 specifications	A BenQ GW2255 computer monitor Model GW2255 View product	B Philips 221TE4LB/55 computer monitor Model 221TE4LB/55 View product
Display4 differ
Backlight typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	W-LED
Response timeDiffers	6 ms	5 ms
Supported video modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576p, 720p
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	3000:1	1000:1
Viewing angle, horizontalDiffers	178°	170°
Viewing angle, verticalDiffers	178°	160°
Display technologyKnown for one	LED	Unknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for one	WVA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display number of coloursKnown for one	16.78 million colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pixel pitchKnown for one	0.248 x 0.248 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)Differs	No	Yes
Number of speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
RMS rated powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 W
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB hub versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
USB Type-A downstream ports quantityDiffers	0	1
DVI-D ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	2
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
PC Audio inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HDCPDiffers	Yes	No
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
BluetoothKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ergonomics2 differ
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Tilt angle rangeDiffers	-5 - 15°	0 - 15°
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	English, Spanish, Portuguese
Number of OSD languagesDiffers	17	3
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	21 W	55 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.3 W	1 W
Power consumption (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	55 W
Power consumption (average)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	55 W
Power consumption (off)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 W
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 40 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Width (with stand)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	529 mm
Depth (with stand)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	174 mm
Height (with stand)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	384 mm
Weight (with stand)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.24 kg
Width (without stand)Differs	525 mm	529 mm
Depth (without stand)Differs	174 mm	38 mm
Height (without stand)Differs	400 mm	345 mm
Weight (without stand)Differs	4.8 kg	3 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	567 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	116 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	446 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.37 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC, VGA
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features2 differ
TV tuner integratedDiffers	No	Yes
Number of TV tunersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NTSC, PAL M, PAL N
Digital signal format systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SBTVD/ISDB-Tb
Supported TV bandsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UHF, VHF
Supplied AC adapter typeDiffers	LED	LCD
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source

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